$A$ simple pendulum suspended from the ceiling of a stationary lift has period $T_0$. When the lift descends at steady speed,the period is $T_1$,and when it descends with constant downward acceleration,the period is $T_2$. Which one of the following is true?

  • A
    $T_0 = T_1 = T_2$
  • B
    $T_0 = T_1 < T_2$
  • C
    $T_0 = T_1 > T_2$
  • D
    $T_0 < T_1 < T_2$

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